The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-10

TINS stare, NOVefnor Dung, VINO ISSUED MS
famous war message in 1847, containing the
patriotic and ringing words; "The country is
invaded-the rights of our citizens have beer
trampled upon, and win sustain the country
right or wrong"
GOVERNOR FoRARER's BLOODY SHIRT.
Governor Foraker, of Ohio, also spoks at
this remarkable dinner (grOans) - and
uttered sentiments similar to those expr Jssed
by Mr.. Depew Mr. Foraker is the g9ntle-
man who, in 1885, came fresh-(a voice:
"That's so'0-from the prairies of the west to
stump this state and aid in my election by
injecting into the canvass the bloody shirt
ISSUE Laughter and applause,) feel under
great obligations to him for his valuable
services unremittingly rendered in my be
half, and take this, my first appropriate
opportunity, to render to him my heartfelt.
thanks. prolonged laughter and applause.)
1 trust that he may live long and be spared
to visit us again in future campaigns (Con-
tinued laughter and applause.) He may
never hereafter, however, make the mistake
of thinking that the people of New York do
not know that the war was over nearly a
quarter of a century ago. Gaughter) He
may have learned 10y this time that our peo-
ties but are anxious for the perpetuation Of
that peace for which the great soldier Grant
-Qoud applause) so fervently prayed
peace that brings with it genuine fraternal
feelings and business prosperity.
Governor Foraker asserted the other even
inY, substantially, that there had nothing
eIer occurred in the history of this country
orior to 1861 of any great consequence, or
~
gratitude or the admiration of mankind.
This is a remarkable claim indeed. He seems
! 10 be one Of that class of people who are blind
to everything that occurred before the war.
He refuses to believe in the wisdom, the pa
triotsm or the glory Of our fathers but is
content with that self-esteem which appre-
giates only the present
His statement is answered by over seventy
years of successful government; by the valor
Of a free people, who during that period
boldly maintained and enforced their rights
at home and abroad; by the blood Of gallant
soldiers shed on the fields OF Mexico; by our
brilliant naval victories on the lakes; by the
unparalleled increase Of our national domain
by the wonderful feats of our artisans in the
invention ard construction Of telegraphs and
railroads; by the matchless eloquence Of our
orators and the varied achievements of our
statesmen, rendering their names illustrious
in the worlds history. These things cannot
be blotted out by mere idle assertion.
THE VICTORIES OF PEACE
Men who decline TO recognize any other
achievements as worthy of gratitude or ad-
miration except those accomplished by or in
cident to war alone fail to comprehend the
true mission of government, and are only
blind because they will not see. War has
accomplished much, but it must not be for
gotten that
Peace hath her victories no less renowned than
war.
tell the honorable gentleman from Ohio
that the glory and greatness of this country
were well established by its Democratic sol
diers and statesmen long before he was born.
Applause. Long before the Republican
party came into being the nation was pros
porous and rich; its carrying trade in Amer
ican bottoms was greater than now; its in
dustries hourished; its broad acres we're well
titled; its laborers were contented and happy.
Mr.. Depew and Governor Foraker, before
recklessly assailing the grand old party that
has existed almost from the beginning Of the
vernment--belittling its record and i'm
pugning its patriotism-sh have made
themselves familiar with the simple facts of
our national history. N.
have heard good story told by my
friend Judge Woodbury., of Boston, which
seems to be appropriate in this connection,
and it is substantially as follows There was
a bluff but gallant old soldier named Gen.
Mcneil who was shot at the battle of Chip
pewa, in the war Of 1872 receiving
bullet in his knee, which ever
afterward made it stiff. He was
about six feet four inches high and well pro-
portioned. As, many years afterward, he
was walking and limDing upon the street one
day in Boston, he met a young dude of fel-
low, clipper and conceited, who said to him:
General, pray how did you lose the use of
your limb; was it white sweling?" The old
general amazed that there was any one who
did not know of his wounds and services,
drew himself up to his utmost height, swung
his leg forward, and, disdainfully looking
down upon his questioner, Indignantly re-
piled, young man, you talk like a d-n
fool; why don't you read the history of your
country" Gaughter,)
/ beg to suggest to these learned gentlemen
that they read the history Of their country.
QIaughter)
A SECTIONAL PARTY.
1t may not be amiss, also while maxim
comparisons, to remind them of the record
and status Of their own party. Brought into
life originally upon a sectional issue, it has
ever since continued TO be sectional party
having no substantial foothold in third of
the states in the Union. 1t appeals to preju-
dice and interests which forbid it ever be-
coming a national party or securing the
permanent confidence of the people. 1t
teaches policy of hate as well as selfishness
So far as the country at large is concerned
it has been minority party ever since its
existence. In troublesome times, under the
r false pretenses of necessity it tramp!ed upon
the rights Of the people, it usurped arbitrary
power it invaded the personal liberty OF
the citizens, it violated the sacred right of
habeas corpus and it carried elections by
force and by tie aid of "visiting statesmen"
1t has given,away the public lands to rail
road corporations, instead of reserving them
for actual set Tiers.
During De nocratic rule the right of every
citizen, no matter how humble, has been
abundantly secure. Not blade of grass was
ever disturbed by Democratic administra-
tion, except under due process of law. Not
home was ever invaded, nor a privilege
abridged, nor a right forfeited, unless ex-
pressy warranted by statute. You cannot
point to single instance wherein Demo-
cratic congress or legislature has ever failed
in the performance of a constitutional duty
relating to representation of the people.
HOW THE REPUBLICAN PARTY Is RULED.
All the monopolies which now affiict the
country have grown up under Republican
rule. 1t is the boast of our opponents that
they have fostered and protected these mo-
nopolies A cotere of rich men control the
action and dictate the policy of the Republi-
can party of to-day They have driven from
its ranks every independent element that